brainrot mr wilton vocab

a-d for now (will add the rest as weeks go by)

acquiesce

accept or agree to something reluctantly but without protest.

abash

make someone feel embarrassed or disconcerted.

abdicate

formally give up a position, power, or responsibility.

aberrant

deviating from what is normal or expected.

abhor

regard with disgust and intense dislike.

aboriginal

native; existing in a place from earliest times.

abscond

leave secretly and suddenly, often to avoid arrest or obligations.

absolve

free someone from guilt, blame, or responsibility.

abstract

existing as an idea or concept rather than a concrete form.

abysmal

extremely bad or appalling.

accentuate

make something more noticeable or prominent.

accolade

an expression of praise or an award of honor.

accomplice

a person who helps another commit a crime.

accost

approach and address someone boldly or aggressively.

accrue

accumulate or be added over time (e.g., benefits, interest).

balk

hesitate or refuse to proceed or comply.

ballistics

the science of the motion and behavior of projectiles.

bane

a cause of great distress, annoyance, or ruin.

banter

playful, teasing, light-hearted conversation.

bask

lie or relax in pleasant warmth or enjoy favorable attention.

bastion

a stronghold or fortified place that defends something.

bedlam

a scene of uproar, confusion, or chaos.

begrudge

resent someone for having something or give reluctantly.

belated

coming later than expected or desired.

belittle

make someone or something seem less important or significant.

benchmark

a standard or point of reference for comparison.

benefactor

a person who gives help or financial support.

benign

gentle; not harmful or threatening.

biennial

occurring every two years.

blasphemy

disrespectful or irreverent speech or action toward the sacred.

cache

a hidden storage place for valuables or provisions.

cacophony

a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

calamity

a disastrous event causing great loss or distress.

callous

emotionally hardened; insensitive to others' feelings.

candor

frankness; openness and honesty in expression.

capitalism

an economic system based on private ownership and profit.

capricious

unpredictable; subject to sudden changes of mood or behavior.

captivate

attract and hold someone's attention completely.

carcinogenic

having the potential to cause cancer.

carnage

widespread slaughter or extensive destruction.

cascade

a small waterfall or a series of things occurring in succession.

catacomb

an underground burial place with passages and chambers.

catalyst

something that precipitates or accelerates a change.

catharsis

emotional release that brings relief or renewal.

cavalier

showing a lack of proper concern; dismissively arrogant.

de facto

existing in reality or practice though not legally established.

debacle

a sudden and complete failure or collapse.

debauchery

excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures.

debilitate

make someone or something weak or feeble.

debunk

expose the falseness or hollowness of an idea or belief.

decadence

moral or cultural decline marked by excessive indulgence.

decimate

destroy or remove a large proportion of something.

decipher

decode or interpret something obscure or difficult to understand.

defeatist

showing acceptance of failure or a resigned attitude.

deference

respectful submission or yielding to another's judgment.

definitive

conclusive and authoritative; final.

deity

a god or goddess; a divine being.

delectable

highly pleasing, especially to the taste; delicious.

deliberate

done intentionally and with careful consideration.

delineate

describe or portray something precisely; outline.